Vermontville in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Vermontville United Methodist Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

1. Vermontville United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. A Methodist class was organized in this area in 1845. Early worship services, held in private homes and local schools, were conducted by preachers traveling the Eaton circuit. In 1859 the Michigan Methodist Conference made Vermontville a separate charge and installed the Reverend Josiah Fowler as its pastor. In 1862 this church was constructed at a site two miles northeast of this location. It was moved here in 1877. After the completion of renovation, including the addition of a belfry and tower, the church was rededicated on this site on January 8, 1878. The handsome Late Victorian style church, with its pointed-arch stained glass windows, is the home of one of the town’s oldest religious organizations.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1218.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1878.

Location. 42° 37.761′ N, 85° 1.473′ W. Marker is in Vermontville, Michigan, in Eaton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville MI 49096, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vermontville First Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Eaton and Barry Counties Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermontville Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermontville First Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 222 Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam Public Library (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermontville.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

2. Vermontville United Methodist Church Marker

Vermontville United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

3. Vermontville United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.